Cosmetic Surgery Specialist Beverly Hills
Cosmetic Surgery Centre California

Cosmetic Breast Surgery


Cosmetic Breast Surgery is a procedure that many women and men receive. If you feel that your overall body physique and breast size do not match, this procedure may be for you. Cosmetic breast surgery helps build confidence in the way you feel about your body image, ultimately improving your entire self image. Here at Orange County Plastic Surgery, we specialize in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Reduction and Gynecomastia (for men).

The following information has been assembled to familiarize you with the facts regarding plastic surgery. You are requested to read the information regarding any procedure(s) you are interested in thoroughly and to discuss any questions, which might arise with our doctors before you proceed with the surgical procedure(s). You may print this information as a reference during your pre/post-operative period or copies will be provided to you.

Cosmetic Breast Surgery Procedures

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Surgery

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Breast Lift

Mastopexy Surgery California

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Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction Surgery

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Gynecomastia (Men)

Gynecomastia Surgery for Men

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GENERAL PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

When booking the procedure
  1. The office staff will be happy to assist you with financing if desired. In compliance suggestions adopted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it is customary for the patient to pay all fees for cosmetic surgery prior to the desired operation. This insures that the patient is sincere in her motivation and can afford the surgery, thus creating a better patient/physician relationship. A non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your desired surgery date.

Two weeks before surgery

  1. Avoid vitamin E (the small amount contained in most multi-vitamin preparations is not   harmful), ibuprofen (Advil®) and all Aspirin® containing products (these tend to prolong bleeding and increase bruising) for two or more weeks prior to surgery. Tylenol® may be taken safely.

  2. Other prescribed drugs may be taken, but please make sure that your surgeon and the anesthesiologist are aware of any medications you take.
  3. Prior to operations such as suction lipectomy (fat suctioning), breast reductions, thigh or buttock lifts, or abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), you will be requested to take iron tablets (ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate), approximately 250-300 mg each, twice daily for two weeks before surgery and two weeks after surgery. These are non-prescription medications that may be obtained at any pharmacy.
  4. Make arrangements to have someone bring you to the Laguna Hills Surgery Center on the day of your surgery, to take you home afterward and to spend the first 24 to 96 hours after the operation with you (depending on your health and the procedure you’re having).

  5. To insure that your body's healing mechanisms are working at their best, it is suggested that      smoking be stopped at least four weeks before and after any surgical procedure.


One week before surgery
  1. In compliance with suggestions adopted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it is customary for the patient to pay all fees for cosmetic surgery prior to the desired operation. This assures that the patient is sincere in his/her motivation and can afford the surgery, thus creating a better patient /physician relationship. The remainder of all surgeon’s fees must be paid no later than one week prior to surgery, usually on the day of the preoperative visit. Otherwise, it may regrettably be necessary to release your scheduled operative time to another patient who is ready for surgery and to reschedule your procedure. Additional fees will also be required for laboratory, surgical facility or hospital costs as well as for anesthesiologist's fees or for possible subsequent surgical procedures. It is important that you understand that the patient will be responsible for all costs associated with secondary surgical procedures. Please note that if a functional component exists (a deformity resulting from an accident or resection of a cancer, etc.), a portion of the fee may be covered by your insurance carrier. Rarely does an insurance carrier cover the entire fee for an operation. While our staff will assist you by filling out insurance forms, payment of all fees is the patient's responsibility and all fees are due prior to surgery; recovery of any insurance benefits is between you and your insurance company.
  2. Be certain to ask your surgeon or the office staff any questions you might still have during your final preoperative visit. Necessary pre-operative laboratory tests may be performed at this visit or, if you prefer, at your doctor’s office or outside laboratory.

Day before surgery
  1. No restrictions of activity.
  2. Shower and shampoo before going to bed.
  3. Normal diet.
  4. Usually, your anesthesiologist will call you the night before surgery to discuss the anesthetic care plan with you. But if you miss the call or your anesthesiologist does not call you, do not worry as you will be able to discuss your anesthesia and have all your questions answered in the morning, at the Laguna Hills Surgery Center, prior to your procedure. Do not eat or drink after midnight or other time as directed by the anesthesiologist; this includes water and other fluids, but you should take all medications prescribed by your physician and approved by your surgeon.

Day of surgery
  1. Shower before leaving home in the morning. Do not apply any makeup (including moisturizers) prior to facial operations, including eye and nose procedures. Normal makeup may be applied with non-facial surgery.
  2. Wear clothing that is easy to put on and take off, such as a sweat suit (preferably with a zipper up the front of the top) or a robe. Do not wear any pullover type garments. Bring slippers or flat shoes, and do not wear pantyhose or nylons.
  3. Take all medications prescribed by your surgeon or your personal physician, even if undergoing a general anesthetic; use a very small amount of water to ingest the pill(s) if necessary. Ordinarily, your anesthesiologist will call you the night before surgery to discuss your anesthesia care.
  4. No food or liquids may be taken after midnight prior to surgery, unless you have specifically been instructed otherwise by the anesthesiologist.
  5. Bring a credit card or cashier’s check for the surgery center.  The anesthesiologists only accept a cashier’s check or cash.   Do not bring any other money, jewelry, watches or other valuables to the surgical facility. Bring any post surgical garments, which you have been instructed to purchase.
  6. Arrangements should have been made for someone to bring you to the surgery center for your procedure. A number must be left where an individual can be called to pick you up after the operation. If such arrangements have not been made, it will be necessary to cancel your procedure.
  7. Someone must be with you at home during the first 24 to 96 hours after surgery. Another alternative would be to spend the first night(s) with a registered nurse.
  8. Additional instructions for specific operations such as for breast augmentations, facelifts, etc., should be followed.

After Surgery
  1. Follow procedure specific instructions as given.
  2. Take pain medication and antibiotics on a full stomach, such as milk and crackers to prevent stomach upset. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking pain medication or other sedatives.
  3. To avoid unnecessary swelling or bleeding, do not bend over, strain, exercise or do any other activities such as strenuous lifting that could increase pressure in the surgical areas for the first week or longer if bruises and swelling are present. A good rule of thumb is to avoid all activity that causes pain and enjoy those that do not.
  4. Take all other medications prescribed by your personal physician.
  5. Smoking significantly decreases blood flow to the operated area. Stopping smoking a month before and after surgery will improve your healing ability and minimize the possibility of developing a complication. If you can do that for two months, why not consider stopping completely to better your overall health?
  6. You may resume driving 24 hours after your last pain pill but only if you feel comfortable and physically able to do so.
  7. It is possible that a patient's condition may warrant a transfer from the surgery center to a hospital in order to provide specialized care. In this unlikely event, patients must understand that they will be responsible for any additional costs associated with such a transfer.
  8. Further instructions will be given at the time of the first post-operative office visit.

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